Worked in the UK? Act now to claim your entitlements before the concession ends. Deadline to take action is April 2023. If you have previously worked in the United Kingdom, you may be eligible to boost your pension entitlements before 5 April 2023. To qualify
As 2023 begins to take shape, investors are keen for insights into what 2023 may offer in terms of economic growth. Experts believe inflation has now reached its peak and will influence rates to do the same and peak by mid-2023.This means further work for
Most of us are pretty familiar with goal setting. Whether it’s losing a little weight, working towards a promotion or building a new house, the easiest way to reach our goals is to break them down into small, bite-sized pieces that are realistic, achievable and
Hennelly Finance is proud to be announced winner of the Innovation of the Year award in the Irish Life Health Broker Awards for 2022. The award recognises the firm’s cutting-edge health insurance comparison website, the HealthInsuranceShop.ie, an online comparison service that provides health insurance plan
Your pension is likely the most important investments you will ever make it your life, and now this isn’t simply down to the impact it has on your retirement. With the introduction of the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) in Ireland on 10 March last
If you are one of the many people who have switched employers in the last number of years, you may not have made arrangements for your pension savings when you left. Afterall, starting a new job can be a very busy and exciting time, and
Now more than ever, it’s vital we make the most of our money, and that includes our savings. Despite deposit interest rates finally looking up, there’s no doubt that a pension is still the smartest, most tax efficient savings plan that will support the lifestyle
It doesn’t matter whether you’ve just graduated college and are enjoying your first job, or whether you are in your 40s or 50s; it is never too early, or too soon to start a pension. Of course, the earlier you start, the more time there
There’s no denying that 2022 has brought posed some of the greatest challenges for investors in years, from the geopolitical instability caused by the war in Ukraine, to soaring inflation and a cost-of-living crisis. The first half of 2022 was challenging for markets 2022 has
If you are a customer of Ulster Bank or KBC with savings on deposit, now is the time to consider where to move your money. While both banks will continue to offer services for the foreseeable future and there is no immediate need to switch,
If you want your child to have a college education, it pays to start saving early. Putting a child through college now has the potential to cost €48,000 per child in Ireland and costs are continuing to rise. The Zurich Cost of Education Survey 2021*
Whatever your financial or lifestyle goals, our smart investment tips can help transform your finances and reach your goals sooner. Create a plan There is a well-known quote that says, “If you aim for nothing, you will hit it every time.” The same can be
Since the pandemic hit in early 2021 and savers stashed their cash deposits in record amounts, the impact of negative interest rates and inflation on household savings have become a keenly debated topic. In July, Irish household deposits hit a record €131.5 billion, a result
With 2020 now well in the rear vision mirror, the future is looking much brighter than it did even six months ago. The Covid-19 vaccine roll-out and prospect of getting back to normal life is a great cause for optimism. But after a very rocky
With the Central Bank reporting savings on deposit at a record high in Ireland – an average of some €33,566 per adult – there are a host of challenges in 2021 for savers. Rather than being rewarded for saving money, savers are finding themselves
Negative interest rates should you be worried As fears about the economy increase, so have household and business cash deposits, leading to the wave of media reports of banks beginning to charge their customers negative interest rates. While bank charges for holding on to your
What are your thoughts about environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria when making decisions about your investments? Given the unprecedented challenges of the Covid era, climate change, human rights and more, taking ESG into account when investing is now more timely than ever. What is
